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Revenue-Based Financing Taking 25% of Revenue — Can’t Grow

Started by RBF_revenue_trap · Jul 24, 2025 · 9 replies
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RR
RBF_revenue_trapOP

Looking for advice on this situation. Revenue-Based Financing Taking 25% of Revenue - Cant Grow Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

RC
RealEstateLaw_ChenAttorney

At the seed stage, simplicity wins. SAFEs are simpler than convertible notes (no maturity date, no interest). But some investors prefer the forced conversion mechanic of a note. Know your leverage.

FB
FrustratedTenant_Brooklyn

Securities compliance isn't optional. Even for a friends-and-family round, you need a proper exemption (usually Reg D 506(b)). The penalties for unregistered securities offerings are severe and personal.

FB
FrustratedTenant_Brooklyn

Securities compliance isn't optional. Even for a friends-and-family round, you need a proper exemption (usually Reg D 506(b)). The penalties for unregistered securities offerings are severe and personal.

RC
RealEstateLaw_ChenAttorney

At the seed stage, simplicity wins. SAFEs are simpler than convertible notes (no maturity date, no interest). But some investors prefer the forced conversion mechanic of a note. Know your leverage.

RT
retail_tenant_OH

Securities compliance isn't optional. Even for a friends-and-family round, you need a proper exemption (usually Reg D 506(b)). The penalties for unregistered securities offerings are severe and personal.

RT
retail_tenant_OH

At the seed stage, simplicity wins. SAFEs are simpler than convertible notes (no maturity date, no interest). But some investors prefer the forced conversion mechanic of a note. Know your leverage.

RL
RobK_LawAttorney

Securities compliance isn't optional. Even for a friends-and-family round, you need a proper exemption (usually Reg D 506(b)). The penalties for unregistered securities offerings are severe and personal.

MF
MiamiRenter_Frustrated

At the seed stage, simplicity wins. SAFEs are simpler than convertible notes (no maturity date, no interest). But some investors prefer the forced conversion mechanic of a note. Know your leverage.

RR
RBF_revenue_trapOP

Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.

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